This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 8 2026 Wed Unearth a Story: Introducing the Dinosaurs 6:30pm–7:30pm Adults Downtown Newark Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 8 2026 Wed Unearth a Story: Introducing the Dinosaurs 6:30pm–7:30pm Downtown Newark Open Library Branch: Downtown Newark Room: Meeting Room A-Downtown Newark Age Group: Adults Program Type: Classes & Workshops, General Programming, Speakers Registration Required Event Details: Dale Gnidovec, curator of the Orton Geological Museum at Ohio State University, opens a window onto the world of hunting dinosaurs. Additional Information Food Allergies We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens. Photo Permission On occasion, Licking County Library will photograph or take videos of patrons for educational or promotional purposes. If you wish to abstain from the use of your image or those of your dependents, please let a staff member know. Thank you.
This event is in the "Elementary | Grades K-5" group Jul 9 2026 Thu Read with Hope! 10:00am–10:45am Elementary | Grades K-5 Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock) This event is in the "Elementary | Grades K-5" group Jul 9 2026 Thu Read with Hope! 10:00am–10:45am Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock) Library Branch: Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock) Age Group: Elementary | Grades K-5 Program Type: General Programming Event Details: Spend Thursday mornings with your favorite reading buddy, Hope! She is a Pet Partners certified therapy dog and a very good girl who loves when kids read to her. Visit her in our children's area—she cannot wait to see you! Additional Information Photo Permission On occasion, Licking County Library will photograph or take videos of patrons for educational or promotional purposes. If you wish to abstain from the use of your image or those of your dependents, please let a staff member know. Thank you.
This event is in the "Early Learners | Birth-5" group Jul 9 2026 Thu Family Story Time 10:30am–11:00am Early Learners | Birth-5 West Newark (Emerson R. Miller) This event is in the "Early Learners | Birth-5" group Jul 9 2026 Thu Family Story Time 10:30am–11:00am West Newark (Emerson R. Miller) Library Branch: West Newark (Emerson R. Miller) Age Group: Early Learners | Birth-5 Program Type: Story Time Enjoy stories, rhymes and songs that help develop early literacy skills! Designed for ages birth through 5. Additional Information Photo Permission On occasion, Licking County Library will photograph or take videos of patrons for educational or promotional purposes. If you wish to abstain from the use of your image or those of your dependents, please let a staff member know. Thank you.
This event is in the "Early Learners | Birth-5" group Jul 9 2026 Thu Kindergarten Boot Camp 10:30am–11:30am Early Learners | Birth-5 Downtown Newark Open Registration Required This event is in the "Early Learners | Birth-5" group Jul 9 2026 Thu Kindergarten Boot Camp 10:30am–11:30am Downtown Newark Open Library Branch: Downtown Newark Room: Library Lab Age Group: Early Learners | Birth-5 Program Type: Classes & Workshops Registration Required Event Details: Designed for students entering kindergarten in the fall, this 8-week program introduces educational and social elements of the kindergarten experience in an effort to boost the confidence of the student beginning their education Additional Information Photo Permission On occasion, Licking County Library will photograph or take videos of patrons for educational or promotional purposes. If you wish to abstain from the use of your image or those of your dependents, please let a staff member know. Thank you.
This event is in the "Elementary | Grades K-5" group Jul 9 2026 Thu Y on the Fly 10:30am–12:00pm Elementary | Grades K-5 Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock) This event is in the "Elementary | Grades K-5" group Jul 9 2026 Thu Y on the Fly 10:30am–12:00pm Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock) Library Branch: Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock) Room: Large Meeting Room- Johnstown Age Group: Elementary | Grades K-5 Program Type: Activity Clubs, General Programming Event Details: Buckeye Valley Family YMCA brings a variety of games and STEM/STEAM activities weekly. Additional Information Photo Permission On occasion, Licking County Library will photograph or take videos of patrons for educational or promotional purposes. If you wish to abstain from the use of your image or those of your dependents, please let a staff member know. Thank you.
This event is in the "Early Learners | Birth-5" group This event is in the "Elementary | Grades K-5" group This event is in the "Teens | Grades 6-12" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 9 2026 Thu Condominiums at Northtowne 11:00am–11:45am Early Learners | Birth-5, Elementary | Grades K-5, Teens | Grades 6-12, Adults Mobile Library Offsite Event This event is in the "Early Learners | Birth-5" group This event is in the "Elementary | Grades K-5" group This event is in the "Teens | Grades 6-12" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 9 2026 Thu Condominiums at Northtowne 11:00am–11:45am Mobile Library Library Branch: Mobile Library Age Group: Early Learners | Birth-5, Elementary | Grades K-5, Teens | Grades 6-12, Adults Event Details: The Mobile Library is visiting your community! Browse books for all ages and enjoy creative crafts, games, and interactive displays for children and adults.
This event is in the "Early Learners | Birth-5" group This event is in the "Elementary | Grades K-5" group This event is in the "Teens | Grades 6-12" group Jul 9 2026 Thu Summer Lunches 12:00pm–1:00pm Early Learners | Birth-5, Elementary | Grades K-5, Teens | Grades 6-12 Downtown Newark This event is in the "Early Learners | Birth-5" group This event is in the "Elementary | Grades K-5" group This event is in the "Teens | Grades 6-12" group Jul 9 2026 Thu Summer Lunches 12:00pm–1:00pm Downtown Newark Library Branch: Downtown Newark Room: Discovery Center-Downtown Newark Age Group: Early Learners | Birth-5, Elementary | Grades K-5, Teens | Grades 6-12 Program Type: General Programming Event Details: Free lunch at the Library for children 18 and under. Held at our Downtown Newark location on the lower level. Additional Information Food Allergies We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens. Photo Permission On occasion, Licking County Library will photograph or take videos of patrons for educational or promotional purposes. If you wish to abstain from the use of your image or those of your dependents, please let a staff member know. Thank you.
This event is in the "Elementary | Grades K-5" group Jul 9 2026 Thu Unearth a Story: DIY Geodes 12:00pm–1:00pm Elementary | Grades K-5 West Newark (Emerson R. Miller) This event is in the "Elementary | Grades K-5" group Jul 9 2026 Thu Unearth a Story: DIY Geodes 12:00pm–1:00pm West Newark (Emerson R. Miller) Library Branch: West Newark (Emerson R. Miller) Age Group: Elementary | Grades K-5 Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Come see some real geodes up close, then make your own sparkly creation to take home! Additional Information Photo Permission On occasion, Licking County Library will photograph or take videos of patrons for educational or promotional purposes. If you wish to abstain from the use of your image or those of your dependents, please let a staff member know. Thank you.
This event is in the "Elementary | Grades K-5" group Jul 9 2026 Thu Unearth a Story: Salt Dough Fossils 12:30pm–2:00pm Elementary | Grades K-5 Mobile Library Open Registration Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Elementary | Grades K-5" group Jul 9 2026 Thu Unearth a Story: Salt Dough Fossils 12:30pm–2:00pm Mobile Library Open Library Branch: Mobile Library Age Group: Elementary | Grades K-5 Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Dig into creativity by mixing salt dough, shaping your own "rocks," and pressing in dinosaur bones, shells, or natural objects to make realistic fossil impressions. Additional Information Photo Permission On occasion, Licking County Library will photograph or take videos of patrons for educational or promotional purposes. If you wish to abstain from the use of your image or those of your dependents, please let a staff member know. Thank you.
This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 9 2026 Thu And the Password Is... 1:00pm–2:00pm Adults Off Site Open Registration Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 9 2026 Thu And the Password Is... 1:00pm–2:00pm Off Site Open Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Adults Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Tech Registration Required Event Details: Passwords, passkeys, 2FA—what does it all mean? Our Techspert will walk you through some simple ways to keep track of all those different security measures that keep our digital life safe. Techsperts offer expert guidance and answers to common technology questions—for all skill levels! To schedule a free appointment at any of our locations call 740.349.5509 or email techspert@lickingcountylibrary.org. Zoom appointments are available. Techsperts are made possible, in part, by the Institute of Museum and Library Services and the State Library of Ohio.
This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 9 2026 Thu American Revolution: Shot Heard Round the World to Declaration of Independence 1:00pm–3:00pm Adults Downtown Newark This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 9 2026 Thu American Revolution: Shot Heard Round the World to Declaration of Independence 1:00pm–3:00pm Downtown Newark Library Branch: Downtown Newark Room: Meeting Room A-Downtown Newark Age Group: Adults Program Type: Empowered Minds, Classes & Workshops Event Details: Dr. Barbara Terzian discusses the events of Lexington and Concord, Thomas Paine's Common Sense, and the Declaration of Independence. Additional Information Food Allergies We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens. Photo Permission On occasion, Licking County Library will photograph or take videos of patrons for educational or promotional purposes. If you wish to abstain from the use of your image or those of your dependents, please let a staff member know. Thank you.
This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 9 2026 Thu SHARKS! 1:15pm–2:15pm Adults Downtown Newark This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 9 2026 Thu SHARKS! 1:15pm–2:15pm Downtown Newark Library Branch: Downtown Newark Room: Discovery Center-Downtown Newark Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, General Programming, Inclusive Programming Event Details: See what kinds of sharks and other marine life you can spot on the free live shark cam powered by EXPLORE.org while making your very own shark tooth necklace. This program is designed for teens and adults with disabilities.
This event is in the "Early Learners | Birth-5" group This event is in the "Elementary | Grades K-5" group This event is in the "Teens | Grades 6-12" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 9 2026 Thu Fredonia Mall: Fredonia (Sprinter Van) 3:15pm–3:45pm Early Learners | Birth-5, Elementary | Grades K-5, Teens | Grades 6-12, Adults Mobile Library Offsite Event This event is in the "Early Learners | Birth-5" group This event is in the "Elementary | Grades K-5" group This event is in the "Teens | Grades 6-12" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 9 2026 Thu Fredonia Mall: Fredonia (Sprinter Van) 3:15pm–3:45pm Mobile Library Library Branch: Mobile Library Age Group: Early Learners | Birth-5, Elementary | Grades K-5, Teens | Grades 6-12, Adults Program Type: General Programming Event Details: The Sprinter Van is visiting your community! Browse books for all ages and enjoy creative crafts, games, and interactive displays for children and adults. Additional Information Photo Permission On occasion, Licking County Library will photograph or take videos of patrons for educational or promotional purposes. If you wish to abstain from the use of your image or those of your dependents, please let a staff member know. Thank you.
This event is in the "Early Learners | Birth-5" group This event is in the "Elementary | Grades K-5" group This event is in the "Teens | Grades 6-12" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 9 2026 Thu Brownsville Christian Life Center: Brownsville 4:00pm–4:30pm Early Learners | Birth-5, Elementary | Grades K-5, Teens | Grades 6-12, Adults Mobile Library Offsite Event This event is in the "Early Learners | Birth-5" group This event is in the "Elementary | Grades K-5" group This event is in the "Teens | Grades 6-12" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 9 2026 Thu Brownsville Christian Life Center: Brownsville 4:00pm–4:30pm Mobile Library Library Branch: Mobile Library Age Group: Early Learners | Birth-5, Elementary | Grades K-5, Teens | Grades 6-12, Adults Event Details: The Mobile Library is visiting your community! Browse books for all ages and enjoy creative crafts, games, and interactive displays for children and adults. Additional Information Photo Permission On occasion, Licking County Library will photograph or take videos of patrons for educational or promotional purposes. If you wish to abstain from the use of your image or those of your dependents, please let a staff member know. Thank you.
This event is in the "Teens | Grades 6-12" group Jul 9 2026 Thu Unearth a Story: Broken Pottery Mosaics 4:00pm–5:00pm Teens | Grades 6-12 Downtown Newark Open Registration Required This event is in the "Teens | Grades 6-12" group Jul 9 2026 Thu Unearth a Story: Broken Pottery Mosaics 4:00pm–5:00pm Downtown Newark Open Library Branch: Downtown Newark Room: Discovery Center-Downtown Newark Age Group: Teens | Grades 6-12 Registration Required Event Details: Work like an archaeologist and use broken pieces of pottery to create mosaic art. Additional Information Photo Permission On occasion, Licking County Library will photograph or take videos of patrons for educational or promotional purposes. If you wish to abstain from the use of your image or those of your dependents, please let a staff member know. Thank you.
This event is in the "Teens | Grades 6-12" group Jul 9 2026 Thu Unearth a Story: Dino Totes 4:00pm–5:00pm Teens | Grades 6-12 Utica Open Registration Required This event is in the "Teens | Grades 6-12" group Jul 9 2026 Thu Unearth a Story: Dino Totes 4:00pm–5:00pm Utica Open Library Branch: Utica Age Group: Teens | Grades 6-12 Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Get creative at the Library and design your very own dinosaur tote bag! We’ll provide all the supplies you need to decorate a reusable tote with fun dino designs, colors, and patterns. Additional Information Photo Permission On occasion, Licking County Library will photograph or take videos of patrons for educational or promotional purposes. If you wish to abstain from the use of your image or those of your dependents, please let a staff member know. Thank you.
This event is in the "Early Learners | Birth-5" group This event is in the "Elementary | Grades K-5" group This event is in the "Teens | Grades 6-12" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 9 2026 Thu Shalimar Dr: Newark (Sprinter Van) 4:15pm–4:45pm Early Learners | Birth-5, Elementary | Grades K-5, Teens | Grades 6-12, Adults Mobile Library Offsite Event This event is in the "Early Learners | Birth-5" group This event is in the "Elementary | Grades K-5" group This event is in the "Teens | Grades 6-12" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 9 2026 Thu Shalimar Dr: Newark (Sprinter Van) 4:15pm–4:45pm Mobile Library Library Branch: Mobile Library Age Group: Early Learners | Birth-5, Elementary | Grades K-5, Teens | Grades 6-12, Adults Program Type: General Programming Event Details: The Sprinter Van is visiting your community! Browse books for all ages and enjoy creative crafts, games, and interactive displays for children and adults. Additional Information Photo Permission On occasion, Licking County Library will photograph or take videos of patrons for educational or promotional purposes. If you wish to abstain from the use of your image or those of your dependents, please let a staff member know. Thank you.
This event is in the "Early Learners | Birth-5" group This event is in the "Elementary | Grades K-5" group This event is in the "Teens | Grades 6-12" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 9 2026 Thu Deer Trail Drive: Thornville 4:45pm–5:30pm Early Learners | Birth-5, Elementary | Grades K-5, Teens | Grades 6-12, Adults Mobile Library Offsite Event This event is in the "Early Learners | Birth-5" group This event is in the "Elementary | Grades K-5" group This event is in the "Teens | Grades 6-12" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 9 2026 Thu Deer Trail Drive: Thornville 4:45pm–5:30pm Mobile Library Library Branch: Mobile Library Age Group: Early Learners | Birth-5, Elementary | Grades K-5, Teens | Grades 6-12, Adults Event Details: The Mobile Library is visiting your community! Browse books for all ages and enjoy creative crafts, games, and interactive displays for children and adults. Additional Information Photo Permission On occasion, Licking County Library will photograph or take videos of patrons for educational or promotional purposes. If you wish to abstain from the use of your image or those of your dependents, please let a staff member know. Thank you.
This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 9 2026 Thu Babcock Book Club 5:30pm–7:00pm Adults Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock) This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 9 2026 Thu Babcock Book Club 5:30pm–7:00pm Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock) Library Branch: Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock) Room: Large Meeting Room- Johnstown Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book & Viewers' Clubs Event Details: Copies of 1984 by George Orwell are available at the Johnstown (Mary E. Additional Information Food Allergies We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens. Photo Permission On occasion, Licking County Library will photograph or take videos of patrons for educational or promotional purposes. If you wish to abstain from the use of your image or those of your dependents, please let a staff member know. Thank you.
This event is in the "Early Learners | Birth-5" group This event is in the "Elementary | Grades K-5" group This event is in the "Teens | Grades 6-12" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 9 2026 Thu Eagle Wings Academy: Jacksontown 5:45pm–6:15pm Early Learners | Birth-5, Elementary | Grades K-5, Teens | Grades 6-12, Adults Mobile Library Offsite Event This event is in the "Early Learners | Birth-5" group This event is in the "Elementary | Grades K-5" group This event is in the "Teens | Grades 6-12" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 9 2026 Thu Eagle Wings Academy: Jacksontown 5:45pm–6:15pm Mobile Library Library Branch: Mobile Library Age Group: Early Learners | Birth-5, Elementary | Grades K-5, Teens | Grades 6-12, Adults Event Details: The Mobile Library is visiting your community! Browse books for all ages and enjoy creative crafts, games, and interactive displays for children and adults. Additional Information Photo Permission On occasion, Licking County Library will photograph or take videos of patrons for educational or promotional purposes. If you wish to abstain from the use of your image or those of your dependents, please let a staff member know. Thank you.
This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 9 2026 Thu Unearth a Story: Dinosaurs After Dark 7:00pm–8:00pm Adults Lakewood Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 9 2026 Thu Unearth a Story: Dinosaurs After Dark 7:00pm–8:00pm Lakewood Open Library Branch: Lakewood Room: Small Meeting Room - Lakewood Age Group: Adults Program Type: General Programming Registration Required Event Details: A kid-free evening of friends, fun, and dinosaurs! Test your knowledge with Jurassic Park trivia, break apart dinosaur eggs, and enjoy other themed activities. Additional Information Food Allergies We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens. Photo Permission On occasion, Licking County Library will photograph or take videos of patrons for educational or promotional purposes. If you wish to abstain from the use of your image or those of your dependents, please let a staff member know. Thank you.
This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 9 2026 Thu Maples & Manuscripts 7:00pm–8:30pm Adults Off Site Open Registration Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 9 2026 Thu Maples & Manuscripts 7:00pm–8:30pm Off Site Open Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book & Viewers' Clubs Registration Required Event Details: Discuss some of the best nature-themed nonfiction and explore additional resources through activities to deepen our understanding of the natural world. Additional Information Food Allergies We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.
This event is in the "Early Learners | Birth-5" group Jul 10 2026 Fri Unearth a Story: Dinosaur Play Date 10:30am–11:30am Early Learners | Birth-5 Downtown Newark This event is in the "Early Learners | Birth-5" group Jul 10 2026 Fri Unearth a Story: Dinosaur Play Date 10:30am–11:30am Downtown Newark Library Branch: Downtown Newark Room: Discovery Center-Downtown Newark Age Group: Early Learners | Birth-5 Program Type: General Programming Event Details: Stomp like a dinosaur to the Library for a dino-themed play date, complete with sensory bins and a craft! Learn and play like a dinosaur at the different early literacy stations. Additional Information Food Allergies We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens. Photo Permission On occasion, Licking County Library will photograph or take videos of patrons for educational or promotional purposes. If you wish to abstain from the use of your image or those of your dependents, please let a staff member know. Thank you.
This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 10 2026 Fri Unearth a Story: Escape Room 12:00pm–12:45pm Adults Mobile Library Open Registration Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 10 2026 Fri Unearth a Story: Escape Room 12:00pm–12:45pm Mobile Library Open Library Branch: Mobile Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Step into a Jurassic Park-themed escape room on the Mobile Library, where the security systems have failed and dinosaurs are on the loose. Your team must solve puzzles, crack clues, and search for hidden keys to start the Jeep and escape. Additional Information Photo Permission On occasion, Licking County Library will photograph or take videos of patrons for educational or promotional purposes. If you wish to abstain from the use of your image or those of your dependents, please let a staff member know. Thank you.
